Take a tour of Morocco on BMW r1200gs

Motorbike touring is not just for experts but it is now a trend that many of us wants. Let us take an overview of motorbike touring in Morocco.

Highlights of the tour

• Highlights of your motorbike tour are the beautiful attractions in Marrakech city, Ouarzazate city, Ait Benhaddou, Toubkal mountain, Draa valley, Fez, Chefchaouen, M Hamid and Todra river gorges.

Why travel on BMW r1200gs Motorbike?

• Adventure touring in Morocco is a big deal and when you add BMW r1200gs ride in the tour; there will be no word for explaining such an experience. BMW r1200gs is a star motorbike for seeking adventure in different countries of Europe, Africa and America. Motorcycles.com magazine has listed the bike in the top 10s of their list. The reward of best on-off road adventure motorbike.

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So now after getting the idea of your ride, the next question that will strike your mind will be, what are you going to see in Morocco?

• Here is the answer, Morocco travel will bring you the sand dunes of Sahara, Sahara wildlife, ancient town of Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate city, Medina city of Marrakech and most of all the high mountains of Atlas and anti Atlas mountain region.

Start from Malaga

• You will be arriving in Malaga international airport. You can hire motorbikes in Malaga and then proceed to Tarifa where you can hire a ferry for transport to the Moroccan border in Tangier

About Tetouan

• Tetouan is a Moroccan port city located by the side of Mediterranean Sea. It is known literally as “the eyes” or the “the water spring”. The city is located some few miles from the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean unites with each other. The white houses of the city make it one of the most stunning white cities in Morocco. Nearby the city are located the Rif mountain valleys that will be the next destination of the tour.

Around Tetouan city

• Enjoy your visit in the city areas. The white city has most of its houses built in Arabic architecture and washed with white paints. The city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sights to see in Tetouan city are Riad al Ochak (lovers garden), old medina city and the Royal palace inside the old medina city of Tetouan.

From Tetouan to Chefchaouen

• Chefchaouen is located in Rif mountain valleys. The mountain city is located at a distance of 61 km from Tetouan. You can reach the Chefchaouen city on 1 hour distance approximately by normal drive. A BMW r1200gs rider can reach it within an hour.

About Chefchaouen

• Chefchaouen is located in the Rif mountain region. The word Chefchaouen is from berber language with horns. The city was built as a fortress by Mouley Ali bin Musa to fight the Portuguese invasion of Morocco. The present day city is now a peaceful holiday destination. The big religious communities of Muslims, Christians and Jews are living peaceful in this beautiful valley. The city has many hotel resort to book your stay for some rest. People can visit the Medina souks buy local goods, garments and woven blankets. People must also taste the goat cheese popular in the region.

From Chefchaouen to Fes el Bali

• Idris I built the city at the opposite bank of river Fez. Idris II, his son extended the city further and built city walls and gates to provide the city protection against any intruder. During the medieval age the city was of major importance to Muslim scholars and rulers. It was also a major trading post for exchange of leather goods and gold products among the other nations. In present day time the city is a great tourist spot. Bou Inania madrasa is an old college built in medieval time in Fes el Bali. People can enjoy a walking tour around the city and visit the old university and the leather factory; also buy some leather goods from the city.

From Fes el Bali to Er Rachidia

• From Fes el Bali people will now ride to the heights of Atlas mountain region. People was enjoy their time in Ifrane and passing through the cedar forest people will move their way to the Todra Gorges.

Ifrane

• Ifrane is a French built town, made during the protectorate era by the French forces. Ifrane ski resort is located at 1665 meters above sea level. It is also known as “the garden city” or “hill station”. Due to Alpine climate, the city experience significant snowfall during the winter season in middle Atlas. People not only from Morocco visit the city but also from European countries also enjoy their time here in Ifrane. Nearby the town is located Cèdre Gouraud Forest. The forest is the habitat of Barbary Macaques.

Ifrane to Todra Gorges

• People now will move from Ifrane to the beautiful Todra Gorges. The canyon is located at the eastern part of High Atlas. The road alongside the canyon is marvelous due to canyon natural shape. It move all the down in a beautiful snake like pattern.

Ouarzazate city

• Moving on the road will take you to the Ouarzazate city. The city of Ouarzazate is also known as “the door of the desert” after crossing the Ouarzazate city you will find yourself in the wilds of Sahara.

About Ouarzazate city

• Ouarzazate city lies at an elevation of 1160 meters in Souss Massa Dra region of Morocco. It is a great destination travel for outsiders to the city. Many Hollywood movies have been filmed in the city due to its location near Sahara. The city is surrounded by high walls, towers are built in the city and on the entrance of the city are gates. Famous Hollywood such as Gladiator, Kingdom of heaven, The mummy, Lawrence of Arabia and many other are filmed in Ouarzazate city.

Ait Benhaddou

• Nearby the city are located Ait Benhaddou Kasbah in draa valley on the side of the cliff. Kasbah has been entitled as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. The entire Kasbah is made of mud bricks with narrow streets. The only transfer way inside the town are carts, bicycle or old fashion transport vehicles. People must visit the Kasbah to photograph the medieval town. From here people will now enter into the wilds of Sahara.

Ait Benhaddou

From Ait Benhaddou to M’ Hamid

• M’ Hamid is the last town on the road to Sahara. The town is located nearby the Sahara dunes of Erg Chebbi. Erg Chebbi will be the highlight of your tour to M’ Hamid. Photograph the wildlife of Sahara and there are many camps for tourist stay in Erg Chebbi where people can enjoy delicious BQ’s on Sahara sands. People can count stars as they enjoy a night stay on the sands of Sahara.

From M’ Hamid to Taroudant

• Taroudant is located in the Souss region of Morocco. From the road to Ouarzazate city you can reach Taroudant in no time. The city is also quoted as “Grandmother of Marrakech”; the city with its surrounding town sometime look like smaller Marrakech. The city is protected with high walls and towers. You can shop in the medina souks in the city.

Taroudant - Tazenakht - Tizi n’ Test pass

• While relaxing your muscles in Taroudant people will now ride their way to Tazenakht, village in Er Rachidia region, Ouarzazate province of Morocco. From the village people will then move on towards Tizi n’ test pass located in the High Atlas mountains. Panoramic views from the pass will be a splendid experience. People must photograph the scenery and enjoy the sights of the high Atlas region. Tizi n’ test pass provide you the entrance to Marrakech city.

Marrakech city travel

• In your grand motorbike tour to morocco, Marrakech city will be the final destination. Marrakech city is the most visited city in Morocco due to its beautiful sights traveling in the city. The main highlights of the city is visiting the Djemma el Fna city square, medina souks, Koutoubia mosque, Menara garden, Saadian tombs and Marrakech museum. • The BMW superbike rentals is available in Malaga and Fes on our

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